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Maine Morning Star

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How Maine’s two-decade old school consolidation effort continues to unravel

Next year, the town of Kingfield will leave MSAD 58 to form its own school district. The move will allow the western Maine community of roughly 1,000 people to keep its elementary school building and operate its own district, which will serve about 80 students. Kingfield was the only one of more than a dozen […]

Maine · 10h

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ND Paper produces first trial roll on Rumford R12

ND Paper produced a first paper roll on the idled R12 machine at its Rumford mill in Maine on November 5, 2026, after several weeks of testing and trials. The trial marks progress towards a potential return to service. It does not establish that regular commercial production has resumed: the company has not announced the grade made during the trial or a timetable for restarting routine production.

Rumford, ME · 2d
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Procession held in Central Maine for Clinton firefighter-EMT Becky Stuart

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) -A dignified transport procession for Clinton Fire and Rescue firefighter-EMT Becky Stuart traveled through Central Maine on Thursday morning. Clinton Fire and Rescue announced Tuesday that Stuart had died unexpectedly. The procession began at the Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers Funeral Home in Waterville and continued to the...

Waterville, ME · 22h
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The Maine Monitor

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Working group to study municipal revenue impact as Kennebec River dam decommissioning plans advance

SKOWHEGAN — Town Manager Aaron Miller has joined the Municipal Revenue Working Group to evaluate how decommissioning of the Weston Dam and three other hydroelectric dams on the lower Kennebec River will impact local finances.

Skowhegan, ME · 2d
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Wrongful death lawsuit targets Newport construction firm

The family of a 19-year-old Brewer man who died of electrocution on his first day of work at a Bangor construction site has filed a wrongful death complaint against the Newport-based construction company that operated the site. Already a Subscriber? Log in. Get Instant Access to This Article. Subscribe to...

Newport, ME · 5h

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These 10 Hidden Italian Restaurants In Maine Are Local Favorites For Cozy Fall Evenings

Pasta now gets served in a Maine dining room that once sold hardware. I love that swap. Nails and wrenches out, meatballs and chicken parm in. Another spot on this list sits inside a converted mill. Two others feature a fireplace inside. One even makes its own gelato, which feels like a smart move after a big plate of rigatoni.

Maine · 2d

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Bayberry Circle Brings 18 Attainable Homes to Rangeley

If you’ve been paying attention to the housing conversation in Franklin County, you already know the story: people want to live and work here, but there’s nowhere for them to live. In Rangeley, that pressure is especially acute. Roughly three-quarters of the town’s housing units sit vacant most of the year—seasonal homes and second homes that do nothing to house the people who keep Rangeley running.

Rangeley, ME · 2d

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UMA gets women’s basketball win at UMF

Alisyn Alley (Stearns) recorded 15 points, five rebounds, five assists, four steals, and two blocks to lead University of Maine at Augusta women’s basketball to a 79-70 win at UMF on Tuesday night. Yvonne Roberge had 12 points, while Sierra Gibbons (Hall-Dale) added 10 points. Bella Petrocci put in...

Augusta, ME · 2d

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Portland-based hospitality group building hotel and Nordic spa in Rangeley

Uncommon Hospitality, owner of hotels in Portland and Ogunquit, plans 10 guest rooms and two private cottages, comprehensive spa facilities and café. Subscribe to Mainebiz and get immediate access to all of our subscriber-only content and much more. Critical Maine business news updated daily. Immediate access to all subscriber-only...

Portland, ME · 2d

The Maine Monitor

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Farmington sets Nov. 19 special town meeting to revise mobile home rent ordinance

FARMINGTON — The Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday to hold a special town meeting Thursday, Nov. 19, to amend Farmington’s newly passed mobile home park lot rent ordinance.

Farmington, ME · 1d

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This Historic Maine Mill Is Hiding A Massive 10,000-Square-Foot Antique Treasure Trove

An old shirt factory with 16-foot ceilings now holds more than 75 dealer displays of antiques. I had no idea a building that once churned out dress shirts could become a treasure hunt this big. The brick mill sits right on the Kennebec River in Maine. Its story stretches back...

Waterville, ME · 3d

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Snow is flying and ski season is about to begin in Maine

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine - With some places in the higher elevations already seeing snow, that means ski season is right around the corner. Opening day at Sugarloaf Mountain in Carrabassett Valley is Friday, November 20th. Sunday River in Newry has been targeting an opening date of Sunday, November 15th, however...

Carrabassett Valley, ME · 2d

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Students Raise Concerns on Bathroom Cleanliness of Mayflower Hill Dorms

Students living in the College’s newest residence hall have raised concerns about the cleanliness of shared bathrooms, lack of accessible cleaning supplies, and the uneven burden placed on residents to maintain communal spaces. At a recent Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Nov. 3, student representatives described bathrooms that...

Waterville, ME · 1d

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Maine data center developers amend permit application

JAY, Maine (WMTW) - The Androscoggin Mill was once the largest paper mill in Maine, and soon it will be a data center. Earlier this week, the developers at the mill amended its permit application. The notice updating the use of the mill to be for computer equipment, not paper...

Jay, ME · 1d

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“Good Stuff Cheap” — New Waterville Location of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

If you have taken a trip to downtown Waterville lately, you have probably noticed the large bright red sign that reads “Ollie’s.” Located next to the Dollar Tree in the shopping plaza across from Alfond Commons, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is a discount retailer offering great bargains with up to 70 percent off store items. The discount chain had its grand opening on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, and the store is now open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., as well as Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Waterville, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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UMF and Maine DOE bring Maine educators together to support the learning of every student with Inclusive Education Initiative

FARMINGTON — The Maine Dept. of Education Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education and the University of Maine at Farmington recently hosted more than 150 dedicated school leaders and educators, from Millinocket to Sanford, at their annual Inclusive Education Leadership Symposium on the UMF campus. An inclusive education happens when all students experience belonging […]

Farmington, ME · 1d

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Vassalboro planners quickly approve lone applicant

Vassalboro planning board members quickly approved the only application on their Nov. 3 agenda, and spent another half hour discussing other things they need to, or could, do. The application was to amend the permit approved at the board’s Sept. 1 meeting for Ahmed Al Abbass to open a car dealership at 29 Mudget Hill Road.

Vassalboro, ME · 2d

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This Maine Yarn Shop Has Hundreds Of Choices You Won’t Find At Your Average Craft Store

More than 600 different yarns sit under one roof at this family-run shop. That number made me do a double take. Most big craft chains can’t come close. The shelves go well beyond the usual suspects. Malabrigo, Cascade, and Berroco share space with yarns spun and dyed right here in Maine. I like how local fiber farms get real shelf space next to the famous names.

Waterville, ME · 1d

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Augusta council approves preliminary deal to process Hatch Hill trash in Hampden

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Augusta City Council approved a preliminary agreement with Municipal Waste Solutions to change how trash is handled at Hatch Hill, the regional landfill serving the city and seven surrounding communities. Municipal Waste Solutions would process Augusta’s waste at a facility in Hampden. How the...

Augusta, ME · 2d

Maine Morning Star

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Recounts for 3 legislative races, Kennebec County commissioner seat set for next week

The Maine Secretary of State’s Office announced Thursday that it will hold four recounts next week, three for races for Maine Legislature and one for a Kennebec County commissioner seat after several close finishes in last week’s midterm election.  First up will be Maine Senate District 18, which includes parts of Oxford, Androscoggin and Cumberland […]

Kennebec County, ME · 22h